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Types of Thread

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Question to Bob Purcell: Can you give us an overview of different types of thread and their use and just basically should we be using different threads in a serger and embroidery, different threads for embroidery and that kind of thing?

A: We do get this question quite a bit. Can I use serger thread in a quilt? Serger thread is huge. There’s all types. If you go to the discount store and buy what they have on sale, the larger cones are $1.99 or 2.99; that is pretty much the serger thread, very cheap, loosely spun, polyester, and should I use that in a quilt? No. Is it ok in a serger? Yes.

Listen to the rest of the audio clip where Bob explains more about thread to use in your serger as well as describing other things to think about as you decide which thread to use in a quilt or other project.

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Penny Halgren
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Penny is a quilter of more than 27 years who seeks to interest new quilters and provide them with the resources necessary to create beautiful quilts.

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